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Cash for Clunkers Buoys US Auto Sales; Hybrid Sales Up 31.8% for Monthly New Vehicle Share of 3.55%

Green Car Congress

Buoyed by the US government’s CARS (“Cash for Clunkers”) program, US auto sales slowed their decline in the US in July, dropping on 12.1% GMC sales increased 8%, led by Sierra, Canyon and Yukon XL. over July 2008. over July 2008. compared to July 2008 results. Monthly new vehicle market share for hybrids.